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  • What Software Application Sector can offer?

    What Software Application Sector can offer?

    In the stock market this year, software stocks show strong development. The software has ‎become a ‎fundamental part of how many things function, so logically, it has become a ‎fundamental part of how a ‎lot of things work. This is why companies have boosted corporate ‎investments in digital acceleration as ‎a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The stock ‎market is seeing a record year for many of the top ‎software stocks. Enterprise software-as-‎a-service (SaaS), cloud computing, and cybersecurity are key ‎areas of interest. All of them ‎improve our way of working in the digital space.

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    There were plenty of headline-grabbing buyouts and massive new funds for the US private ‎equity ‎industry this year. It was a year of a lot of unusual and unprecedented events, as we ‎all know. ‎Following March’s coronavirus outbreak, buyout investors spent the rest of 2020 ‎dealing with the ‎shockwaves.

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    Over the past few years or so, private equity companies have demonstrated an increasing ‎acceptance ‎of the software sector, trailing in industry leaders’ footsteps. That persisted in ‎‎2020, with the ‎percentage of US PE investments hitting an all-time high in the information ‎technology industry. ‎Buyers migrated to all types of tech companies this year, with the ‎public market’s surprising resilience ‎during the pandemic being partly attributed to a surge ‎in tech stocks.
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    Riot Blockchain Inc. (NASDAQ:RIOT) shares were trading up 32.65% at $14.65 at ‎the time of writing on Tuesday after reporting an expected 65% increase in bitcoin mining hash rate ‎capacity resulting from the purchase and future deployment of 15,000 S19 Pro and S19j Pro Antminers ‎from Bitmain Technologies Limited.

    Riot Blockchain Inc. (NASDAQ:RIOT) share price went from a low point around ‎‎$0.51 to briefly over $11.85 in past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $14.65. RIOT ‎market cap has remained high, hitting $771.50M at the time of writing, giving it price-to-sales ratio of ‎more than 90.

    ‎Ideanomics Inc. (IDEX) last closed at $2.14, in a 52-week range of $0.28 to $4.75. ‎the firm on December 15, 2020 declared its Mobile Energy Global (MEG) division’s sales activities for ‎the month of November.

    ‎Aurora Mobile Limited (JG) stock soar by 50.16% to $4.79 after declaring a ‎partnership with a global leading new energy vehicle manufacturer to deliver an enhanced intelligent ‎driving experience. The most recent rating by Goldman, on March 06, 2019, is at a Neutral.

    Luminar Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:LAZR) Shares headed rising, higher as much ‎as 6.32%. The most recent rating by Deutsche Bank, on December 18, 2020, is at a Buy.

    ‎Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) rose 3.82% after gaining more than $1.98 ‎on Tuesday. The company on December 9, 2020 revealed the pricing of $1.0 billion convertible senior ‎notes offering.

    ‎Cloudera Inc. (CLDR) last closed at $14.64, in a 52-week range of $4.76 to $14.20. ‎The firm reported on December 4, 2020 that total revenue for the third quarter was $217.9 million, an ‎increase of 10% as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2020. Analysts have a consensus price target ‎of $14.50.

    ‎Slack Technologies Inc. (WORK) stock soar by 0.73% to $42.88. On December 2, ‎‎2020, the company released strong third quarter fiscal year 2021 results. The most recent rating by ‎Morgan Stanley, on December 09, 2020, is at an Equal-weight.

    ‎salesforce.com inc. (NYSE:CRM) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 2.08%. ‎The company declared a partnership with IBM to help organizations and individuals verify vaccine and ‎health status The most recent rating by BofA Securities, on December 16, 2020, is at a Buy.

    ‎ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:ZI) rose 5.23% after gaining more than ‎‎$2.31 on Tuesday after revealing that it has won three more Comparably Awards for company culture ‎excellence in 2020.

    ‎Phunware Inc. (PHUN) last closed at $1.01, in a 52-week range of $0.54 to $3.00 ‎following a new release of its mobile application software, Healthy Spaces, on Google Play for ‎Android.

    ‎Exela Technologies Inc. (XELA) stock drop by -7.12% to $0.40. The company on ‎December 17, 2020 revealed that it has entered into a 5-year, $145 million term loan facility with ‎Angelo Gordon, a global alternative investment firm. The most recent rating by Morgan Stanley, on ‎January 16, 2019, is at an Equal-weight.

    Fastly Inc. (NYSE:FSLY) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 3.52%. The most ‎recent rating by Credit Suisse, on November 25, 2020, is at a Neutral.

    ‎RealPage Inc. (NASDAQ:RP) rose 0.23% after gaining more than $0.2 on Tuesday ‎after announcing that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo

    ‎Snowflake Inc. (SNOW) last closed at $341.16, in a 52-week range of $208.55 to ‎‎$429.00. Analysts have a consensus price target of $302.57.

    Borqs Technologies Inc. (BRQS) stock soar by 1.90% to $1.07. On December 2, ‎‎2020, the firm reported that the it has signed the official agreement for cooperation with the Huzhou ‎South Taihu New Area for a 5G Industrial Park Project.

  • 21 Stocks Taking Bigger Strides in Pre Market Session

    21 Stocks Taking Bigger Strides in Pre Market Session

    ‎Velodyne Lidar Inc. (VLDR) stock soared 7.5% to $26.53 in the pre-market trading ‎after reporting that it has joined the Qualcomm® Smart Cities Accelerator Program to promote using ‎lidar technology in smart city solutions. The most recent rating by Needham, on December 15, 2020, is ‎a Buy. ‎

    ‎MicroVision Inc. (MVIS) grew over 14.38% at $6.6 in pre-market trading today.‎

    ‎Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) shares are trading up 48.9% at $4.75 at the ‎time of writing following the announcement from the firm that it has entered into a partnership ‎agreement with a global leading new energy vehicle manufacturer. Company’s 52-week ranged ‎between $1.40 to $5.43.‎

    ‎Castor Maritime Inc. (CTRM) stock moved down -3.97 percent to $0.1522 in the pre-‎‎‎‎market trading.‎

    ‎HEXO Corp. (HEXO), a Drug Manufacturers – Specialty & Generic company, rose ‎about 8.0% at $1.08 in pre-market trading Tuesday after reporting lapse of base shelf prospectus.‎

    ‎Novan Inc. (NOVN) stock plunged -5.8% to $0.6396 in the pre-market trading after ‎declaring that it has entered into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Catalent.‎

    ‎Nano Dimension Ltd. (NNDM) gained over 2.38% at $8.61 in pre-‎‎‎market ‎trading ‎Tuesday December 22, 2020.‎

    ‎Gevo Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) shares are trading up 8.39% at $3.1 at the time of ‎writing following the declaration from the company that it has optioned the right to purchase ‎approximately 239 acres of land near Lake Preston, SD Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.46 to ‎‎$2.87. Gevo Options Site for Expansion Project.‎

    ‎electroCore Inc. (ECOR) gained over 7.36% at $1.75 in pre-market trading Tuesday ‎December 22, 2020 after reporting agreement with Pro Medical Baltic to be exclusive distributor for ‎gammaCore Sapphire in Eastern Europe.‎

    ‎Nxt-ID Inc. (NXTD), a Security & Protection Services company, dropped about -‎‎‎‎4.41% at $1.3 in pre-market trading Tuesday.‎

    ‎Iterum Therapeutics plc (NASDAQ: ITRM) shares are trading up 2.35% at $1.0 at the ‎time of writing after receiving approval to transfer to Nasdaq Capital Market. Company’s 52-week ‎ranged between $0.45 to $6.47. Analysts have a consensus price target of $2. ‎

    ‎Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB) stock moved up 2.13 percent to $9.13 in the pre-‎‎‎market ‎trading.‎

    ‎Venus Concept Inc. (VERO) tumbled over -16.14% at $2.13 in pre-market trading ‎today following the announcement of proposed public offering.‎

    ‎UP Fintech Holding Limited (NASDAQ: TIGR) shares are trading up ‎‎7.97% ‎at ‎‎$6.37 ‎at ‎the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $2.03 to $7.60.‎

    ‎IZEA Worldwide Inc. (IZEA) lost over -1.78% at $1.38 in pre-‎‎market ‎trading ‎Tuesday ‎December 22, 2020.‎

    ‎500.com Limited (WBAI), a Gambling company, rose about 9.14% at $4.18 in pre-‎market trading Tuesday following the declaration from the firm that it has entered into a definitive ‎share subscription agreement with Good Luck Information Technology Co., Limited , a company ‎incorporated in Hong Kong, for the issuance and sale of newly issued Class A ordinary shares of the ‎Company.‎

    ‎Liminal BioSciences Inc. (LMNL) stock soared 2.76% to $5.21 in the pre-‎‎‎market ‎trading. The most recent rating by Piper Sandler, on December 21, 2020, is an Overweight.‎

    ‎Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) gained over 1.72% at $29.0 in pre-market trading ‎Tuesday December 22, 2020 after declaring that the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office for ‎Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS) opted to execute the second year of its partnership with ‎Palantir on the Army Vantage program, for a total price of $113.8 million for the year.‎

    ‎EyeGate Pharmaceuticals Inc. (EYEG) is down more than -3.84% at $5.01 in pre-‎market hours Tuesday December 22, 2020 after announcing the acquisition of Panoptes Pharma. The ‎stock had jumped over 45.94% to $5.21 in the last trading session. ‎

    Before the trading started on December 22, 2020, Kopin Corporation (KOPN) ‎is ‎up ‎‎8.43% to reach $2.83. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.19 to $2.16.‎

    ‎Bit Digital Inc. (BTBT) grew over 4.96% at $6.56 in pre-market trading today following ‎the release of its third quarter of fiscal year 2020 financial results.‎

  • ‎26 stocks making the biggest moves premarket today

    ‎26 stocks making the biggest moves premarket today

    ‎Mereo BioPharma Group plc (MREO) stock plunged -7.78% to $3.32 in the pre-‎market trading after declaring collaboration and license agreement with Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical ‎Inc. (RARE), for Setrusumab in Osteogenesis Imperfecta.‎

    ‎Naked Brand Group Limited (NASDAQ: NAKD) shares are trading up ‎‎11.45% ‎at ‎‎$0.2044 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.07 to $3.70.‎

    ‎Exela Technologies Inc. (XELA) is down more than -9.79% at $0.4128 in pre-market ‎hours Monday December 21, 2020 following the announcement from the firm that it has entered into ‎a 5-year, $145 million term loan facility with Angelo Gordon, a global alternative investment firm. The ‎stock had jumped over 26.10% to $0.46 in the last trading session.‎

    ‎Zomedica Corp. (ZOM) tumbled over -5.22% at $0.1959 in pre-market trading today.‎

    Before the trading started on December 21, 2020, BlackBerry Limited (BB) is down -‎‎3.17% to reach $6.73 after releasing financial results for the three months ended November 30, 2020. It ‎has been trading in a 52-week range of $2.70 to $9.69.‎

    ‎General Electric Company (GE), a Specialty Industrial Machinery company, dropped ‎about -6.11% at $10.15 in pre-market trading Monday after announcing expiration and results of its ‎debt tender offers.‎

    ‎Phunware Inc. (PHUN) lost over -10.38% at $0.95 in pre-‎‎market ‎trading ‎Monday ‎December 21, 2020.‎

    ‎American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) lost over -7.03% at $15.35 in pre-market trading ‎Monday December 21, 2020.‎

    Before the trading started on December 21, 2020, Carnival Corporation & Plc (CCL) is ‎down -9.79% to reach $19.36. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $7.80 to $51.94.‎

    ‎FuelCell Energy Inc. (FCEL) stock moved down -4.3 percent to $8.9 in the pre-‎market trading after declaring that state regulators have improperly rescinded RFP awards for three ‎fuel cell projects previously selected in the Shared Clean Energy Facility program, putting its state high ‎tech manufacturing job growth at risk.‎

    ‎Exicure Inc. (XCUR) stock soared 7.04% to $2.13 in the pre-‎‎market ‎trading. ‎The ‎most ‎recent rating by BMO Capital Markets, on December 18, 2020, is ‎an ‎Outperform.‎

    ‎Genius Brands International Inc. (GNUS), a Entertainment company, rose about ‎‎3.18% at $1.62 in pre-market trading Monday. The firm recently revealed that it has licensed streaming ‎and select video-on-demand rights to the hit family series, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss (20 x ‎‎22’), from The Jim Henson Company on Kartoon Channel!‎

    ‎SolarWinds Corporation (NYSE: SWI) shares are trading ‎up ‎‎6.7% ‎at ‎‎$15.13 ‎at ‎the ‎time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $11.50 ‎to ‎‎$24.34. ‎Analysts ‎have ‎a ‎consensus ‎price target of $26. ‎

    ‎Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) lost over -10.01% at $22.66 in pre-‎market trading Monday December 21, 2020 after reporting that it has closed its previously announced ‎private offering of $850 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.875% senior notes due 2026 (the ‎‎“Notes”).‎

    Before the trading started on December 21, 2020, Nokia Corporation (NOK) is down ‎‎-5.25% to reach $3.79. The company recently declared that it has launched 5G services with Polkomtel, ‎operator of the Plus network, in the capital city of Warsaw as well as other major cities in the eastern ‎part of the country. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $2.34 to $5.14.‎

    ‎Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. (CRBP) is up more than 12.0% at $1.68 in pre-‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎market hours Monday December 21, 2020. The stock had jumped ‎over ‎‎11.11% ‎to ‎‎$1.50 ‎in ‎the ‎last ‎trading session.‎

    ‎Schlumberger Limited (NYSE: SLB) shares are trading down -6.95% at $20.76 at the ‎time of writing. The firm will hold a conference call on January 22, 2021 to discuss the results for the ‎fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2020. Company’s 52-week ranged between $11.87 to ‎‎$41.14.‎

    ‎Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) shares are trading down -5.27% ‎at ‎‎$40.48 ‎at ‎the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $30.11 to $71.37. Analysts ‎have ‎a ‎consensus ‎price target of $52.‎

    ‎Transocean Ltd. (RIG) is down more than -14.92% at $2.11 in pre-market hours ‎Monday December 21, 2020 after announcing successful court ruling granting its motion for summary ‎judgment and holding internal reorganization did not violate indenture. The stock had dropped over -‎‎3.50% to $2.48 in the last trading session.‎

    ‎Simon Property Group Inc. (SPG) tumbled over -5.07% at $81.1 in pre-market ‎trading today. The firm recently declared a common stock dividend for the fourth quarter 2020.‎
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    ‎Energy Transfer LP (ET), a Oil & Gas Midstream company, dropped about -‎‎‎‎5.9% ‎at ‎‎$6.38 in pre-market trading Monday.‎

    ‎Cinedigm Corp. (CIDM) stock moved up 4.11 percent to $0.798 in the pre-market ‎trading after revealing the launch of The Bob Ross Channel on the Roku platform.‎

    Before the trading started on December 21, 2020, Coty Inc. (COTY) is down -6.15% ‎to reach $6.56. The company lately reported two additions to its Board of Directors with the ‎appointments of Anna Adeola Makanju and Mariasun Aramburuzabala Larregui. It has been trading in ‎a 52-week range of $2.65 to $13.01.‎

    ‎JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) gained over 2.24% at $121.75 in pre-‎‎‎‎market ‎trading ‎Monday December 21, 2020. ‎

    ‎Apache Corporation (NASDAQ: APA) shares are trading down -11.29% at $13.6 at ‎the time of writing after announcing the donation of more than 64,000 trees to 56 nonprofit partner ‎organizations through the annual Apache Tree Grant Program. Company’s 52-week ranged between ‎‎$3.80 to $33.77. Analysts have a consensus price target of $16.‎

  • Pre-Market Cues: 28 Stocks Roaring for Change On December 18th

    Pre-Market Cues: 28 Stocks Roaring for Change On December 18th

    Seneca Biopharma Inc. (SNCA), a Biotechnology company, rose about 0.2% at $0.96 in pre-market trading Friday after declaring merger agreement with Leading BioSciences, Inc. under which a wholly owned subsidiary of Seneca will merge with LBS in an all-stock transaction.

    Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) lost over -3.97% at $26.15 in pre-market trading Friday December 18, 2020 after reporting that it will hold its inaugural “Live Demo Day” on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 4:30pm ET.

    Atossa Therapeutics Inc. (ATOS) stock plunged -0.02% to $0.86 in the pre-market trading following its declaration of pricing of $14.0 million registered direct offering priced at-the-market. The most recent rating by Maxim Group, on January 26, 2018, is a Buy.

    Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) shares are trading down -6.27% at $23.9 at the time of writing. The company recently revealed an update following its test flight on December 12, 2020. Company’s 52-week ranged between $9.06 to $42.49. Analysts have a consensus price target of $19.

    BlackBerry Limited (BB), a Software – Infrastructure company, dropped about -4.36% at $7.9 in pre-market trading Friday after releasing its financial results for the three months ended November 30, 2020

    Before the trading started on December 18, 2020, Uxin Limited (UXIN) is up 4.5% to reach $1.16 following its announcement of unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2020. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.72 to $3.07.

    Coeur Mining Inc. (CDE) stock plunged -2.98% to $10.76 in the pre-market trading. The firm recently revealed details of the expansion of its Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, reflecting significant reserve growth and the benefits of a larger-scale expansion project. The most recent rating by Noble Capital Markets, on September 14, 2020, is an Outperform.

    Novan Inc. (NASDAQ: NOVN) shares are trading up 6.25% at $0.68 at the time of writing. The company lately reported that it has enrolled 525 patients of the approximately 850 patients expected to enroll in the B-SIMPLE4 pivotal Phase 3 clinical study of SB206. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.22 to $3.72.

    CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CNSP), a Biotechnology company, rose about 15.2% at $2.88 in pre-market trading Friday after announcing FDA approval of IND application for its brain cancer drug candidate Berubicin.

    United States Steel Corporation (X) stock moved down -4.26 percent to $17.77 in the pre-market trading after reporting that fourth quarter 2020 adjusted EBITDA is expected to be approximately $55 million and expected fourth quarter 2020 adjusted diluted loss per share to be approximately ($0.85).

    BioCardia Inc. (BCDA) lost over -6.09% at $4.01 in pre-market trading Friday December 18, 2020 following an announcement from the firm that the independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) has completed its prespecified data review for the Phase III pivotal CardiAMP Heart Failure Trial.

    Before the trading started on December 18, 2020, Ampio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMPE) is up 8.43% to reach $1.93 after revealing the completion of its Phase I clinical trial and initiation of the first steps for a global Phase II clinical trial for intravenous (“IV”) Ampion treatment in COVID-19 patients. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.31 to $1.69.

    Drive Shack Inc. (NYSE: DS) shares are trading up 5.47% at $3.47 at the time of writing following the opening of its 65,000-square-foot entertainment golf venue located in Orlando. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.86 to $4.19. Analysts have a consensus price target of $4.

    IZEA Worldwide Inc. (IZEA) tumbled over -3.7% at $1.04 in pre-market trading today. The company recently reported that it has just been awarded a mid-six figure contract from a Fortune 500 Manufacturer.

    Exela Technologies Inc. (XELA), a Software – Application company, rose about 81.87% at $0.66 in pre-market trading Friday after declaring that it has entered into a 5-year, $145 million term loan facility with Angelo Gordon, a global alternative investment firm.

    FedEx Corporation (FDX) stock moved down -2.89 percent to $283.8 in the pre-market trading after declaring strong results for the quarter ended November 30.

    Guardion Health Sciences Inc. (GHSI) stock plunged -2.13% to $0.23 in the pre-market trading. The firm recently declared progress on the introduction of its new vision support/energy drink, Epiq-V, which is under development for the United States and international markets.

    Amyris Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRS) shares are trading up 3.68% at $4.23 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.40 to $6.07. Analysts have a consensus price target of $3.35.

    Mereo BioPharma Group plc (MREO), a Biotechnology company, rose about 40.27% at $3.1 in pre-market trading Friday following the declaration of a license and collaboration agreement with Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (RARE), for setrusumab, a monoclonal antibody in clinical development for osteogenesis imperfecta (OI).

    Surface Oncology Inc. (SURF) gained over 17.51% at $10.0 in pre-market trading Friday December 18, 2020 after revealing exclusive license agreement with GSK for novel immunotherapy program.

    Neovasc Inc. (NVCN) is down more than -8.52% at $0.91 in pre-market hours Friday December 18, 2020 after reporting the publication of peer-reviewed article in EuroIntervention. The stock had jumped over 3.61% to $0.99 in the last trading session.

    BioLineRx Ltd. (BLRX) tumbled over -1.1% at $2.7 in pre-market trading today. The firm lately declared final results from Phase 2a COMBAT/KEYNOTE-202 triple combination study of Motixafortide in second line Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer (PDAC).

    VYNE Therapeutics Inc. (VYNE), a Biotechnology company, rose about 8.05% at $1.88 in pre-market trading Friday after declaring the successful completion of its End-of-Phase 2 Meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

    Before the trading started on December 18, 2020, Mesoblast Limited (MESO) is down -26.75% to reach $9.94 after announcing an update on COVID-19 ARDS trial. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $3.12 to $21.28.

    Applied DNA Sciences Inc. (APDN) stock plunged -12.02% to $5.49 in the pre-market trading after reporting consolidated financial results for the full fiscal year and quarter ended September 30, 2020. The most recent rating by H.C. Wainwright, on July 20, 2020, is a Buy.

    Conformis Inc. (NASDAQ: CFMS) shares are trading up 3.8% at $0.6693 at the time of writing. The firm lately revealed the U.S. commercial launch of the Company’s new Cordera™ Match Hip System. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.50 to $1.66.

    Auris Medical Holding Ltd. (EARS) grew over 1.5% at $2.7 in pre-market trading today. The company recently provided a business update related to the Company’s funding position, its AM-301 program for the protection against airborne pathogens and allergens and the ongoing strategy review process.

    Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Inc. (SNOA) stock moved up 19.79 percent to $9.14 in the pre-market trading following the announcement of partnership with Gabriel Science, LLC for dental.